Coach says Tonga have ‘massive X-factor’ for Rugby World Cup
Three former Wallabies and five All Blacks make Tonga’s squad its best ever and will give the Pacific nation a “massive X-factor” at the Rugby World Cup, coach Toutai Kefu has said. Kefu has made the most of
Christian Lealiifano eyes shock Samoa World Cup selection
Cancer survivor Christian Lealiifano is close to penning another special chapter in his rollercoaster career with a 2023 Rugby World Cup appearance for Samoa. The former Wallabies playmaker has revealed he is
Samoa climb World Rugby Women’s rankings
Samoa are now the highest ranked of the Pacific Island nations after their thrilling 19-18 victory over Fiji in the final round of the Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship 2023 at Bond University on Australia’s Gold
Cassie Siataga inspires Samoa to first Oceania crown
Cassie Siataga held her nerve to kick Samoa to a dramatic 19-18 victory against Fiji that secured a first ever Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship title and their place in WXV 2. Following an epic decider on
Drua scrape home against Moana Pasifika
The Fijian Drua narrowly escaped a strong challenge from Moana Pasifika at Churchill Park in Lautoka this weekend to get home 47 – 46. It was the Moana Pasifika team’s first visit to Fiji, and they started with
Aaron Mauger resigns as Moana Pasifika coach
Aaron Mauger has resigned as head coach of Moana Pasifika after two years in the job. Mauger had signed a contract in October 2021 to coach Moana Pasifika for three years, but Stuff NZ understands Mauger informed the
Fijiana rugby goes down to Wallaroos
The Fijiana 15s side went down 22-5 against the Australia Wallaroos at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney last night. While halfback, Evivi Senikarivi made a few clean line-breaks to spark the attack for the Fijiana, passes
Gold Coast to host 2023 Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship
Four nations will battle for supremacy in the region’s pinnacle premier women’s rugby competition, the Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship. The Gold Coast City Council and Bond University, with support
World Rugby Pacific Challenge ready to return in Apia
Samoa will host a men’s international tournament this week for the first time in 13 years. Returning for the first time since 2020, the Pacific Challenge will pit Manuma Samoa, Fiji Warriors, Tonga A and Junior Japan
Koroibete looking to take game to next level after second John Eales Medal
Marika Koroibete hopes to take his electrifying game to even greater heights after clinching a second John Eales Medal as Australian rugby’s Player of the Year. Despite only playing nine Tests in 2022, the
Fijian Drua coach Byrne slams Australian TMO rulings
Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne says he is proud of the performance of his players and at the same time criticises how crucial match officials played in his side’s 28-43 loss to ACT Brumbies at GIO Stadium, Canberra